SEND Network Podcast Season 10 Epsiode 1 - Understanding School Avoidance (EBSA) in SEND

Season 10 of the SEND Network Podcast is here!

In thie first episode, @pdadaduk.bsky.social sits down with educator Natasha Chalk to explore emotionally based school avoidance.

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School leaders: how are you managing the demands of your role while protecting your own wellbeing?

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New research shows school climate - safety, relationships, equity, and access to trauma resources - may matter more than training alone in trauma-informed schools.
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💛 Children’s Mental Health Week (9th–15th February)

Small, everyday messages can make a big difference:
🗣️ “It’s okay to ask for help.”
💭 “My feelings matter.”
🌿 “Taking deep breaths helps my body feel safe.”

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🌟 NYSSCA Region 6 School Counselor Highlight 🌟

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📅 We’re just THREE weeks away from National School Counseling Week! 💙

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Did you know up to 1 in 3 children in UK schools struggle with anxiety?

It’s not “laziness” or “acting out.” Stress, worry, and pressure are quietly affecting learning, confidence, and friendships.

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When a pupil is in crisis, would your school know exactly what to do? Join Supporting Pupils in Crisis, a one-day virtual masterclass exploring DfE guidance on pupil mental health and suicide prevention and how to turn it into whole-school action. 🔗 tinyurl.com/eka5v33k
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🚨 Boys' mental health is in crisis. From bullying to outdated masculinity, boys are suffering. Join Matt Pinkett’s Boys Do Cry masterclass on 4th Feb or 15th Jun 2026 for practical, evidence-based strategies to support boys’ wellbeing.
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Inclusion starts with educators and administrators who champion equity in policy and practice. When schools foster safety, dignity, and a sense of belonging, they become engines of transformation.
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Join Sam Garner, leading expert in mental health & neurodiversity, for practical advice on mental health challenges. 🧠 Spot early signs, build whole-school strategy, boost staff wellbeing. 💬

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Investing in school-based mental health education through a whole-school approach is beneficial not only for students but also for families, educators, and society as a whole.

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🍎How can schools support student mental health?

Jo Morton-Brown breaks down the pyramid of need.

Check out our upcoming events for more guidance to support your school community.
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#mentalhealth #mentalhealthinschools #educationconferencesuk

🌀 Thought of the Day
Small wins matter — especially for SENCOs. 🌱
Are you a SENCO/ALNCO or know one?
I’m researching how schools support students with undiagnosed SEN & mental health needs.
📩 Message me to take part in a relaxed chat.

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Brilliant Education blends storytelling, humour and real-world inspiration to boost wellbeing in a way that actually sticks. It’s curriculum-friendly (hello PSHE & RSE), easy to use, and ticks all the right boxes for Ofsted.

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Let’s face it, the world’s a bit bonkers right now and our young people are feeling it. That’s where Brilliant Education steps in. Designed to boost resilience, and cope with today’s challenges (with a side of feel-good magic).

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In our latest Spring Magazine, deputy head Alex shares a powerful, honest account of the growing pressures in schools and how they’re affecting teachers’ mental health.

🗞️ Read Alex’s story: ow.ly/eoCn50W8kL7

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Adding implementation support to a universal Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based school well-being intervention: A cluster-randomised controlled trial Implementation support is a key factor in the success of school-based well-being programmes. To assess the impact on children's well-being of providin…

Can #ACT help kids thrive in school? A new study published in #JCBS on Connect PSHE, an ACT-informed curriculum, found that even without extra support for teachers, students saw improved well-being.

Scalable. Promising. Worth watching.
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🎉 Shout out to Janelle Lyons! 🎉

Thank you, Janelle! 🧡🛝✨

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We want to express our gratitude for educators who support students every day. To fully support youth, we must remove barriers to mental health services in schools.

Thank you, teachers, for supporting academics & mental health.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthInSchools

🌿This week, the BCSTA attended the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Mental Health in Schools Conference. It was an opportunity to learn from and with students and connect with school districts across BC on mental health. #MentalHealthInSchools #CanadianMentalHealthWeek #Bced

Trump administration discontinues $1 billion in school mental health grants The Trump administration will not renew grants worth $1 billion that were aimed at boosting mental health services in schools, a Department of Education official said.

They keep saying it's not guns, it's mental health. And after Uvalde, mental health grants for schools of $1 billion had bipartisan support. Trump is discontinuing them.
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